The nurse is caring for a client admitted for observation after having experienced a transient ischemic attack. What statement by the client indicates the need for further education concerning the condition?
A) "The effects of this are short-lived but the underlying problem needs to be addressed."
B) "It's likely that I'll experience another attack at some point."
C) "This is a wake-up call because I am at an increased risk for a stroke."
D) "Once I have completely recovered from this I probably won't have further problems."
Ans: D
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Transient ischemic attacks are warnings of an increased risk for a stroke and should be taken seriously.
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